Work wellbeing score is 62 out of 100
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BC Ferries Careers and Employment

Work wellbeing

Results based on 105 responses to Indeed's work wellbeing survey.
Work wellbeing score is Low, 62 out of 100

Happiness

How enjoyable people find their day-to-day life at work
Low

Stress-free

How manageable people find their work stress
Average

Purpose

How meaningful people find their work
Low

Satisfaction

How content people feel with the way things are at work
Low

About the company

  • CEO
    Mark Collins
    61%
    approve of Mark Collins's performance
  • Founded
    1960
  • Company size
    1,001 to 5,000
  • Revenue
    $640m to $1,3bn (CAD)
  • Industry
    Transportation & Logistics
  • Headquarters
    Victoria
  • Link
    BC Ferries website

British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. or BC Ferries (abbr. BCF) is a de facto Crown Corporation that provides all major passenger and vehicle ferry services for coastal and island communities in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Set up in 1960 to provide a similar service to that provided by the Black Ball Line and the Canadian Pacific Railway, which were affected by job action at the time, BC Ferries has become the largest passenger ferry line in North America and the second largest in...

British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. or BC Ferries (abbr. BCF) is a de facto Crown Corporation that provides all major passenger and vehicle ferry services for coastal and island communities in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Set up in 1960 to provide a similar service to that provided by the Black Ball Line and the Canadian Pacific Railway, which were affected by job action at the time, BC Ferries has become the largest passenger ferry line in North America and the second largest in the world,boasting a fleet of 36 vessels with a total passenger and crew capacity of over 27,000, serving 49 locations on the B.C. coast.

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Jobs

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Casual
Deckhand

Salt Spring Island, BC

30+ days ago

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Casual
Deckhand - Little River

Comox, BC

14 days ago

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Casual
Deckhand / Bridge Watch - Langdale

Langdale, BC

11 days ago

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Full-time
Deckhand, MED Sponsorship - Hornby Island

Hornby Island, BC

13 days ago

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Rating overview

Rating is calculated based on 190 reviews and is evolving.

3.50 out of 5 stars.20192.86 out of 5 stars.20203.30 out of 5 stars.20212.59 out of 5 stars.20223.05 out of 5 stars.2023

Reviews

CSA in Nanaimo, BC
on 1 December 2023
Fun after awhile
It gets fun. However, being a new hire can be hard if you’re not used to getting off late at night or waking up at 4 am ( sometimes earlier depends where you live ) to get to work. Management can be demanding, but you can get around them as long as you have a good relationship with them and a good employee
Chief officer intermediate ferry in bc coast
on 4 December 2023
Bc ferries was a great place to work in my early days,but as time went by it put a bad tast in my mouth
What is the best part of working at the company?The company is hiring a lot of non-experience people.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?The management is over manage and wage is under industry standards. What is the work environment and culture like at the company?The work environment is on a downward spiral.Since the company went away from the province the crews h...
Deckhand in Horseshoe Bay, BC
on 22 November 2023
Organized Anarchy
Pay scrupulous attention to the negative reviews, because anyone can accommodate positive aspects about anything. Ultimately, I found few positives in my time with BC Ferries.Additionally, pay scrupulous attention to the faces of the people who work there. If they all look morose, and have zero enthusiasm, this tells you everything you need to know about working for this organization.The att...
CSA in Swartz Bay, BC
on 10 November 2023
Fun
Fun place to work. Good management. Workplace culture is great! I learn a lot of things. Improved my work ethic and its an everything is easy and enjoyable
Coordinator in Vancouver, BC
on 1 November 2023
Dynamic and so much learning
I enjoyed my work and thought there was a great deal I was able to learn in this role. BUSY place, lots happening and some really great people. I would still work here if I didnt move.

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Tell me about yourself, about BC Ferries, and your reasons for wanting to work for the company; If you witnessed a coworker working in an unsafe manner, what would you do; Can you describe an instance when you had to deal with someone who was behaving in a highly distressed manner; Can you describe an instance when you were required to work as a leader of a group, and worked towards a common goal; Can you tell us about any instances in the past when you noted a safety issue in the workplace, and actively sought to remedy it.

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Working at BC Ferries

  • Deckhand2.3 out of 5 stars.
  • Ticket Sales Representative3.1 out of 5 stars.
  • Attendant3.6 out of 5 stars.
  • Caterer2.8 out of 5 stars.
  • Commercial Driver2.3 out of 5 stars.

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